Plant Magick
Heather
Heather is a plant steeped in magic, folklore, and spiritual significance, making it a cherished ally for witches of all paths. Historically, heather has been revered across the British Isles and Nort...
Pyracantha
Pyracantha, also known as Firethorn, is a striking shrub renowned for its vibrant berries and formidable thorns. Steeped in folklore and magical tradition, Pyracantha has long been valued as a powerfu...
Sedum
Sedum, also known as stonecrop, is a hardy succulent revered in witchcraft for its remarkable protective, healing, and grounding properties. Throughout history, Sedum has been planted on cottage roofs...
Peony
The peony, with its lush, fragrant blooms and deep roots in history, is a plant steeped in magical lore and spiritual significance. Across cultures and centuries, the peony has been cherished not only...
Snowdrop (Galanthus nivalis)
The snowdrop, known botanically as Galanthus nivalis, is a perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family. It is easily recognized by its slender, linear leaves and its distinctive,...
Ceanothus
Ceanothus, often called California Lilac, is a striking shrub known for its vibrant blue or purple flower clusters that burst forth in late spring and early summer. Its glossy, dark green leaves are s...
Choisya
Choisya, also known as Mexican Orange Blossom, is a cherished plant in magical herbalism, renowned for its gentle yet potent spiritual properties. Its glossy evergreen leaves and clusters of fragrant ...
Grecian Windflower (Anemone blanda ‘Blue Shades’)
The Grecian Windflower, known botanically as Anemone blanda, is a captivating perennial that enchants with its star-shaped blooms in shades of blue, pink, and white. Its delicate, daisy-like petals su...
Spring Starflower
The Spring Starflower, known botanically as Ipheion uniflorum, is a delicate perennial that graces gardens and wild spaces with its star-shaped blooms each spring. This enchanting plant features slend...
Grape Hyacinths
Grape hyacinths, botanically classified as Muscari armeniacum, are perennial bulbous plants native to southeastern Europe and parts of the Mediterranean region. These compact plants are celebrated for...
lilly of the Valley
Lily of the valley, or Convallaria majalis, is a perennial herbaceous plant renowned for its delicate, bell-shaped white flowers and intoxicatingly sweet fragrance. Native to the cool woodlands of Eur...
Bluebells
Bluebells, or Hyacinthoides non-scripta, are among the most enchanting and iconic wildflowers of the British Isles and Western Europe. These perennial plants are instantly recognizable by their slende...
Fritillaria
Fritillaria is a striking and diverse genus of spring-flowering bulbs, celebrated for their elegant, nodding, bell-shaped blooms and, in some species, their remarkable checkered patterns. The most fam...
Daffodil
The daffodil, or Narcissus, is a classic symbol of spring, renowned for its cheerful, trumpet-shaped flowers that brighten gardens and meadows alike. Belonging to the Amaryllidaceae family, daffodils ...
Hyacinth
The hyacinth, scientifically known as Hyacinthus orientalis, is a true jewel of the spring garden, celebrated for its breathtaking display of color and its intoxicating fragrance. This perennial bulbo...
Iris
The iris is a perennial marvel, celebrated not only for its regal beauty but also for its rich tapestry of symbolism, history, and magical lore. Belonging to the Iridaceae family, the genus Iris encom...
Honeybells
The Honeybell, also known as the Minneola tangelo, is a striking citrus hybrid that has enchanted gardeners, cooks, and magical practitioners alike for generations. Its origins trace back to the early...
Allium
The genus Allium is a large and varied group of flowering plants in the Amaryllidaceae family, with about one thousand species. Alliums are easy to recognize by their bulbous roots, which store nutrie...
Crocus
The crocus is a small, enchanting flower that signals the arrival of spring, often blooming while snow still lingers. Its goblet-shaped blossoms appear in vivid purples, whites, and yellows, bringing ...
Alstroemeria Summer Breeze: The Magick of
Alstroemeria Summer Breeze is a stunning perennial known for its vibrant colors and intricate patterns. The flowers come in shades of pink, yellow, and orange, often with unique markings that add to t...
Poppies the Magick of
Poppies, with their vibrant blooms and fleeting beauty, have captivated humankind for centuries. Native to the Old World, these members of the Papaveraceae family are instantly recognizable by their p...
A Word on Seeds
Seeds should be gathered as they ripen, usually in the fall. Seed Heads should be hung to dry inside a paper bag. Don’t use plastic as any condensation that gathers could lead to mildew and cause the ...
Some Magick in Plants
Geranium: These plants can provide luck and good fortune in various different ways, depending on the colour of your flower. Choose red geraniums for vitality and invigoration, pink for love, or white ...
MARIGOLD.
Marigolds are herbaceous plants, some perennial, some annual, of the Asteraceae family, the blooms made up of many tiny florets. They are native to North and South America but are popular garden plant...
INCENSE/HERB HONEYSUCKLE
General Information Honeysuckles are shrubs or vines with opposite oval-shaped leaves and their signature sweet-smelling tubular flowers. The flowers contain sweet nectar, but the fruit is poisonous. ...
Cedar Wood the Magick of
Cedar Wood Magickal Properties Cedar wood has a long history of use in various cultures, where it is often linked to myth, symbolism, and spiritual practices. In many magical traditions, cedar is asso...
Neroli
Neroli essential oil exudes an entrancing citrus aroma with slightly spicy, bittersweet undertones. The oil is rendered from the white blossoms of the bitter orange or Seville orange tree. It tak...
Almond (Prunus dulcis)
Wisdom, money, fruitfulness, and prosperity. Invokes the healing energy of the deities. Provides magickal help for overcoming dependencies & addiction. Associated with Candlemas and Beltane. ...
Plant Magick, The key to understanding the Old Ways
Plants are an integral key to understanding the Old Ways. Our ancestors attached symbolism to different plant part such as flowers or leaves because of what their shape resembled, or even what th...
Heliotrope the Magick of
Heliotrope Plant MagicHeliotrope is a flowering plant long associated with wishes, prosperity, and healing. In magical traditions, heliotrope is believed to attract abundance and grant heartfelt desir...
Bamboo the Magick of
Bamboo is recognized as one of the most ancient and respected plants in various magical traditions worldwide, with its presence noted in centuries of folklore, ritual, and symbolism. In Asia, bamboo i...
Bachelor’s Buttons the Magick of
Bachelor’s Buttons, or cornflowers, are delicate blue wildflowers steeped in centuries of magical and medicinal tradition. Their striking color and gentle form have made them a symbol of love, hope, a...
Avens the Magick of
The Avens plant, also known as Geum urbanum, is a fascinating herb with a rich history in witchcraft and folklore. Revered for centuries, Avens is believed to possess powerful magical properties, espe...
Aster
Aster—known botanically as Aster spp.—is a flowering plant native to North America, Europe, and Asia. Its star-shaped blossoms, which come in shades of purple, pink, blue, and white, have been admired...
Asafetida
In magick, asafoetida—sometimes called devil’s dung—has a long and fascinating history. Its pungent aroma has made it a staple in protection, purification, and exorcism rituals, especially when ...
Arnica: the Magick of
Arnica, with its radiant golden-yellow petals and daisy-like appearance, stands out among the wildflowers of mountainous meadows. This perennial herb, belonging to the Asteraceae family, typically gro...
Arbutus: The Magick of
The Arbutus, also known as the madrone or madrona, is a truly remarkable evergreen tree, instantly recognizable by its smooth, cinnamon-red bark that peels away in delicate, papery sheets to reveal a ...
Arabic Gum: The Magick of
Arabic gum, also known as gum acacia, is a natural resin harvested from the Acacia senegal and Acacia seyal trees. These small, thorny trees are native to the arid and semi-arid regions of sub-Saharan...
Anise Seed: the Magick of
Pimpinella anisum, the plant that produces anise seed, is a delicate annual herb native to the eastern Mediterranean and Southwest Asia. It typically grows to a height of 18 to 24 inches, featuring sl...
Angelica Root: the Magick of
Angelica Root comes from the Angelica archangelica plant, a striking biennial herb native to northern and central Europe, as well as parts of Asia. This plant can reach heights of up to six feet, with...
Angelica leaves: the Magick of
The plant that produces Angelica leaves is known as Angelica archangelica, a striking biennial or short-lived perennial herb. It can reach impressive heights of up to six feet, with sturdy, hollow ste...
Anemone: The Magick of
The Anemone, sometimes called the windflower, is a captivating perennial herbaceous plant belonging to the buttercup family, Ranunculaceae. Its botanical features are as enchanting as its folklore: de...
Amaranth: the Magick of
Amaranth is a truly remarkable plant, both botanically and magically. Its tall, upright stems can reach up to eight feet in height, crowned with dramatic, plume-like flower clusters that burst in shad...
Bee Balm
Although Bee Balm is somewhat of a giant in medicine and aromatherapy applications, uses in folklore and magic are surprisingly rather sketchy and hard to find for this herb. Of course, for purifying ...
Willow Herb Epilobium
Epilobium, commonly known as willowherb, is a fascinating and diverse genus in the evening primrose family, Onagraceae, boasting nearly 200 species found across the globe. These resilient plants thriv...
Plant and Herb Magick
Plant magic is an age-old tradition dating back to ancient Egyptian times, where it was revered for its potent healing and protective properties. Throughout history, various cultures have harnessed th...
Rose
The rose, belonging to the genus Rosa, is one of the most iconic and beloved flowering plants in the world. With over 300 species and thousands of cultivars, roses have enchanted humanity for millenni...
Fox Glove
Foxgloves, or Digitalis purpurea, are among the most enchanting and mysterious plants found in the wild and in gardens. These biennials can reach impressive heights of up to six feet, their tall, eleg...
CLEAVERS
Cleavers, or Galium aparine, is a plant that weaves itself into the very fabric of folklore, herbalism, and magic. Its slender, square stems—bristling with tiny hooked hairs—cling to everything they t...
Plants and Mythology
The magical plant or herb of immortality sought by Gilgamesh, the hero of ancient Mesopotamian mythology, provides one example of how myths use plants as symbols of life and of the healing power of na...
COLTSFOOT
Coltsfoot, or Tussilago farfara, is a perennial herb in the daisy family, Asteraceae, renowned for its early spring blooms and distinctive, hoof-shaped leaves. Native to Europe and parts of Asia, it h...
Sunflowers
Sunflowers—scientifically known as Helianthus annuus—are among the most iconic and instantly recognizable plants in the world. Their name comes from the Greek words “helios,” meaning sun, ...
Water Lilly
Nymphaeaceae is a family of flowering plants, commonly called water lilies. They live as rhizomatous aquatic herbs in temperate and tropical climates around the world. The family contains five genera ...
Calendula
Calendula, known botanically as Calendula officinalis, is a radiant and versatile plant cherished for centuries across cultures. With its bright orange and yellow daisy-like flowers, calendula is inst...
Plantain (Plantago lanceolota)
Plantain (Plantago lanceolata), often called ribwort or narrowleaf plantain, is a humble yet powerful herb found in meadows, lawns, and roadsides across the world. Its long, lance-shaped leaves are ea...
Moon Wort
Moonwort—Botrychium lunaria—is a small, enigmatic fern steeped in magic and mystery, cherished by herbalists and witches alike for centuries. Its name comes from the distinctive, crescent-shaped leafl...
Mandrake
Mandrake, or Mandragora officinarum, is a plant whose magical reputation is as deep and tangled as its roots. For centuries, witches, magicians, and herbalists have revered the mandrake as one of the ...
Skullcap (Scutulleria nodosa)
Scutellaria nodosa—a graceful perennial herb whose gentle power has been cherished by herbalists, healers, and magical practitioners for centuries. With its slender, square stems, opposite lance-shape...
Cypress
The cypress tree, known botanically as Cupressus sempervirens, is a striking evergreen that has graced landscapes and sacred spaces for millennia. Towering up to 35 meters tall, its slender, columnar ...
Magical uses of plants and scents
The following is an overview of the traditional uses and attributed properties of various plants and scents, with a particular focus on Cypress (Cupressus sempervirens), as documented in historical an...
Birch (Betula Pedula)
BIRCH (Betula Pedula) Plant family: Birch Family (Hamamelids) Parts Used: Sap, leaves, bark and buds. Soil and Environment: Woodland and heath, moor, parklands and gardens. Copes well in sandy, acidic...
Chickweed (Stellaria media)
Chickweed (Stellaria media) is a delicate, low-growing herb that thrives in temperate climates. It features small, star-shaped white flowers and bright green, oval leaves that grow in pairs along its ...
Jasmine
Jasmine flower awakens your spirit and opens your heart to great energies involving all matters of Love, as Jasmine helps to attract love into your life in all forms. Long used as an aphrodisiac throu...
Cloth of Gold
Cloth of Gold, known botanically as Crocus angustifolia, is a radiant herald of spring, its golden-yellow blooms unfurling like sunlight across meadows and ancient ruins. This enchanting plant feature...
Heather (Calluna vulgaris)
Heather—known botanically as Calluna vulgaris or, in the case of bell heather, Erica cinerea—is a hardy, evergreen shrub that paints wild moors and hillsides with a sea of purple, pink, and white. Its...
Roses
Roses are among the most magickal and versatile herbs, holding the highest vibrational frequency of all plants. Revered for over 5,000 years, roses have been woven into the fabric of myth, medicine, a...
Dandelion (taraxacum officinale)
Dandelion, or Taraxacum officinale, is a familiar sight in meadows, gardens, and even city sidewalks. This resilient plant is easily recognized by its bright yellow, sun-shaped flowers and deeply toot...
Motherwort (Leonorus Cardiaca)
Motherwort, or Leonorus cardiaca, is a perennial herb in the mint family, easily recognized by its tall, square stems, deeply lobed, palmate leaves, and clusters of small, fuzzy pink to lilac flowers ...
Hawthorn (Crataegus oxycanthus)
Hawthorn, or Crataegus oxycanthus, is a small, deciduous tree or shrub, easily recognized by its dense, thorny branches, deeply lobed glossy leaves, and clusters of fragrant white or pink blossoms tha...
Gorse
Gorse, or Ulex, is a striking genus of evergreen shrubs in the pea family Fabaceae, renowned for its impenetrable thickets and radiant golden blooms. Native to western Europe and northwest Africa, gor...